Susanna Huhtanen adventuring in software

Hack GNOME3 like your browser

My first reaction to the new GNOME 3.2 was that I hate it! Resistance to anything new lives strong in me, apparently. Then the realization kicked in: I can make it work exactly like I want. Modifying the JavaScript-powered GNOME Shell is as easy as hacking a web page.

All of a sudden, after an hour of first whining and then hacking, GNOME 3.2 feels like home and I’m actually liking this ease of modifying my desktop to my preferences. This desktop is mine and I could have pink flying ponies in it if I wanted to. Brilliant!